Liverpool have clinched a deal for Spanish defender Alvaro
Arbeloa, according to Deportivo la Coruna boss Joaquin
Caparros.
Reports in Spain claim that The Reds are ready to pay 4million
(£2.64million) for the former Real Madrid full-back who only moved
to Depor at the start of the current season.
Reds boss Rafa Benitez has always been keen to reinforce at
right-back as Steve Finnan's position is largely unchallenged at
Anfield at present.
The former Valencia boss has held a long-term interest in Sevilla
star Daniel Alves, but Arbeloa now looks set to make the move from
the Primera Liga before the close of the transfer window on
Wednesday night.
Caparros has admitted that the Spanish club have sanctioned the
sale of the player who cost 1.3million (£860,000) from Real in the
summer.
"It's a good option for the club [Deportivo] and I'm sure they'll
sell him for more than they bought him for five months ago,"
Caparros told a news conference.
Liverpool are also close to tying up a deal for Malaga starlet
Francis Duran as they continue to exploit Benitez's nous in the
Spanish transfer market.
